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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Human Services Agency |
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DATE: |
February 6, 2002 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
February 26, 2002 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors (Sitting as Board of Commissioners) |
FROM: |
Maureen D. Borland, Director, Human Services Agency
Steve A. Cervantes, Director, Office of Housing |
SUBJECT: |
RESOLUTION NO. 606-C APPROVING THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HOUSING) OR MANAGER OF HOUSING OPERATIONS TO UPDATE THE PLAN AS NECESSARY TO CONFORM WITH HOUSING LAW |
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Recommendation |
Adopt Resolution No. 606-C approving the Section 8 Program Administrative Plan and authorizing the Executive Director (Director of the Office of Housing) or Manager of Housing Operations to update the plan as necessary to conform with housing law or regulations. |
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Background |
The Section 8 Program was enacted as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 , which re-codified the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The Act has been amended many times and its requirements as they apply to the Section 8 Program are described in and implemented through the Administrative Plan. Administration of the Section 8 Program and the functions and responsibilities of the Housing Authority shall be in compliance with the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and all Federal, State and local Fair Housing Laws and Regulations. |
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Discussion |
The Administrative Plan being presented for approval incorporates all of the latest changes to housing law and HUD regulations. Included in the plan is the selections process that will be utilized at the opening of the waiting list this year. |
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The Plan has been approved by the County Counsel's Office as to form. |
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Vision Alignment |
The Section 8 Administrative Plan keeps the commitment stated in goal #9 - "Housing exists for people at all income levels and for all generations of families" by providing the guidelines by which all families can apply for and retain housing assistance under the Section 8 Program. |
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Fiscal Impact |
None. Funds necessary to implement the Plan are supplied by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. |